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Newspaper
Wayne County Herald
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1897
Page
7
A historical note describes how to swing a hammock in a compact yard using two brackets or davits, two inch fas pi e, and secure fastenings to a fence. It mentions welded hooks, iron bands, and wires stretched overhead to train vines.
A bleary OCR recount notes a Michigan Cereal Co versus Gen esee Barefeet Co suit in Rochester on May 19 1897. The case settled out of court for a nominal sum around 500 dollars and focus moved to food drink industry and demand trends.
Fragmentary text mentions General Passenger Agent of a Nicholl Diate Road in Cleveland Ohio and an inquiry about a kite at a southern shore location with open access. The legible content is insufficient to identify a clear event, person, or date.
An analysis traces the transition from left hand binding harvesters to the McCormick Right Trend reapers. It explains how roller bearings improved grain cutting and binding. The article notes the potential end of left hand machines within three years and mentions related tech advances and historical curiosities.
McCormick roller bearings use an 8 line form er cage to prevent edge wear and shaft jamming. The company’s methods claim annual savings for farmers while avoiding new, impractical designs pushed by other manufacturers after extensive trials.
A foreign visitor in England tries a polite line “Will you love the blooming kindness to” to compliment a host. He misinterprets blooming as charming, while locals recoil at the odd expression, illustrating how slang and nuances in language can confuse newcomers.
Wild canaries flood Southern California, praised for their singing prowess. Despite high numbers, boys kill birds with sting shots, yet demand remains strong as dealers favor American canaries over imports. The supply appears secure with plentiful wild stock in the United States.
A correspondent recalls twenty years of drinking and recovery via a mysterious remedy named Ant Jag from Steners Chemical Co. The piece then explains how the Earl of Sandwich popularized the sandwich after a gambling habit led to meals served between bread and meat slices, creating the name Sandwiches.
A Maine seaside shopkeeper used beach finds to lure customers. He colored flat sea shells with his name and store details on the inside and had a boy scatter them along the sand each morning. Shrewd shell cards sparked brisk sales at his toy and stationery shop.
Prof K S Bowman of Marta yulu Ind college and former United Hebrews Church pastor at Charlotte Mich describes a long illness that left him exhausted. He credits recovery to a combination of care and remedies after spending about fifty dollars on various medicines and doctors.
An 1890s promotional notice touts Williams Pink Pills for Pale People as a cure for nerve and kidney issues. It cites a testimonial, notary attestations, and widespread availability from Schenectady and druggists. It also includes unrelated coffee and railroad advertising blended into the page.
Go to San Francisco to the U S C E Convention via the Wabash line. Very low fares and fast time. By taking the Wabash you have several route choices both going and returning. For details call on or address any Wabash agent.
A jumbled mix of sketches and product pitches from an old publication. Mentions Allen’s Foot-Ease, Petroleune, and No-to-Bac, with references to rail service on the Sickel Plate Road and travel to the Tennessee Centennial Exposition. Also notes bird slaughter and agricultural boards.
A damaged note advertises an Artiste Brochure titled Summer Outings 18 from the Nickel Pirate Revd. It describes vacation resorts along a lake shore route and asks readers to send a recent stamp to BOF Warner, General Passenger Agent in Cleveland to obtain a copy.
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